
HR Consultant
AAB
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Belfast • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Providing commercially focussed and pragmatic advice and recommendations around day-to-day HR and employment issues
- Working with clients to continuously improve their current HR set ups by recommending and assisting with implementing solutions, changes and practical tools to help them grow
- Leading clients through complex, high-impact projects, delivering strategic, commercially sound solutions, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes
- Advising management teams on the practical application of their HR policies and helping them recruit, train and manage their new team members
- Helping our clients to build inclusive, welcoming and values driven cultures and working environments
- Mentoring and supporting the development of line managers, acting as first point of contact for HR queries and on management support and advice
- Researching and implementing cost effective HR tools that simplify working practices and add value to our clients
- Representing AAB at external events and acting as an ambassador to support marketing and sales activities
Requirements
- Proven ability to apply in-depth HR expertise across employee relations and employment legislation within complex projects, and to turn that knowledge into clear, effective, and practical advice and tools for clients
- Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise, jargon-free manner to clients aligned to their needs and desired outcomes
- Excellent questioning skills to carefully understand client issues and needs in order to develop and implement tailored solutions and fulfil requirements
- A consultative and flexible approach with the ability to tailor solutions to requirements and take a commercial and client-focused approach to problem solving
- Effective people skills building trust, rapport and confidence with clients and internally within the AAB team
- Discretion and an awareness and understanding of strict confidentiality requirements
- A forward thinking, solutions-focused and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes and solutions
- Responsive and client-focused recognising the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the AAB brand externally
- Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development
- Highly organised, diligent and with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Willing and able to travel to our office locations and to client sites, as required
- Candidates should be CIPD-qualified, or willing to work toward gaining this qualification in the future
Benefits
- Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
- Death in Service benefit
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance policies to support you and your family
- Hybrid working model
- Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
- Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HR expertiseemployee relationsemployment legislationproject managementHR policiesrecruitmenttrainingmanagement supportcost-effective HR toolsstrategic solutions
Soft Skills
communication skillslistening skillsquestioning skillsconsultative approachflexibilitypeople skillsdiscretioninnovative approachclient-focusedattention to detail
Certifications
CIPD-qualified